Facilities Technician III

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Position Title:

Facilities Technician IIIJob Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular Job Profile:

Facilities Technician III

Job Duties:

The UWM Student Union is seeking to hire two Facilities Technician III positions to support the maintenance and operations of the Student Union. The facility encompasses five floors and approximately 330,000 square feet, including ten dining units, two conference centers, multiple retail spaces, a recreation center, and an art gallery. Facilities Technicians III perform maintenance throughout the building and provide support to tenants and other departments housed within the facility to help ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment.

The Facilities Technician III inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. They assist with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed. This position primarily works First shift (7:30PM – 4 PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible or extended hours as determined by department needs.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.

Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness.

Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures.

Manage the receipt, inspects, inventories, and distributes facility-related deliveries to appropriate areas, ensuring accuracy and timely handling.

Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed

Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation

Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities

Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures

Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

Department: UWM Student Union Compensation: $29 – 31 per hour Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or completion of equivalent educational program (GED, etc.)Previous work experience in a facilities maintenance setting or evidence of basic maintenance knowledge.

Ability to lift 60 lbs unassisted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of facilities maintenance experience.

A degree or technical certification in a specific trade.

Previous experience or abilities demonstrated in the following areas:

Plumbing Electrical Carpentry Small  engine repairHVACKnowledge of HVAC and building automation systems.

Ability to perform repairs on specialized, commercial equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.

How to Apply

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Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide the following:

ResumeA cover letter that specifically addresses how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted required and preferred qualifications of this job is optional but strongly preferred. Where an applicant opts not to upload a cover letter that specifically addresses how their skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted minimum and…